August has arrived on Western Montana’s iconic Blackfoot River, bringing low, clear water, summer heat, and essential conservation rules designed to protect the local trout population. Hoot Owl Restrictions: A Hoot Owl restriction—which prohibits all fishing between 2:00 PM and 12:00 midnight —is currently in effect on the Blackfoot River from Cedar Meadows Fishing Access Site (FAS) to the confluence of the Clark Fork River . A Hoot Owl restriction—which prohibits all fishing between —is currently in effect on the Blackfoot River from . Weigh Station River Closure: From July 15 through October 31, the stretch from the Weigh Station boat launch down to the Clark Fork confluence is completely closed to floating. Anglers planning a float must ensure Weigh Station serves strictly as their final takeout point—putting in at Weigh Station or floating past it is strictly prohibited.